Chonburi Province is located on the coast of the Bangkok Gulf (Northern part of the Gulf of Thailand). The administrative center is the city of Chonburi. Nearby is the province's most famous city - Pattaya, which is called the tourist mecca of Thailand. In the northwest, 80 kilometers is the city of Bangkok.
A mountain range passes through Chonburi in Thailand, the fertile land of which has long been used for planting agricultural products. The city is an industrial and agricultural center. Trade with other regions of the country is well established here. Pattaya and Chonburi in Thailand are rich in attractions that all visitors will enjoy visiting. There is also a port through which a large amount of cargo passes every day. Below you can see the location of Thailand on a world map.
Khao Kheo Zoo
The territory of the zoo occupies 800 hectares, the conditions for keeping animals here are considered as close to the natural environment, so it is more like a reserve. The zoo is divided into thematic territories: there is the African savannah, monkey island, lemur country, feline valley, butterfly garden, antelope park, and also the theater of animals.
About three thousand species of animals are represented in the zoo, many of which are endangered on the planet. For animals created the most comfortable conditions.
Bears can cool in artificial ponds and waterfalls, and a special drip shower is created for them. Penguins are kept in an air-conditioned room where they maintain the low temperature they need for a normal life.
A huge territory cannot be walked around, so tourists are allowed to drive a car. Excursion groups are transported by electric bus, golf cars and bicycles are rented. Roads are laid so that any of them at the end of the path leads to the starting point.
Wat Yan Temple
The temple complex is the largest religious building in Pattaya. It consists of several Asian-style monasteries. Thousands of tourists and pilgrims come here every year. The complex covers an area of 150 hectares and includes several religious buildings:
- Palace of the Emperor Viharnra Sien. Attention deserves a gallery with mythical characters from bronze, figures of gods, monks, warriors. It contains more than 200 exhibits.
- Wat Yan Temple. The highest structure of the complex fascinates with its unique architecture. The central tower is made of silver with a golden dome; around it are small towers decorated with gold. The monastery is surrounded by a fence around the perimeter.
- Chapel Trail of Buddha. According to eyewitnesses, here is the famous footprint of the Buddha. Very bright religious place where thousands of pilgrims gather.
- A park. This is a very popular tourist destination. Unique architectural elements and a large forest area have become a favorite place for vacationers. Here you can see palm trees, flowering ornamental trees and shrubs, neat flower beds and well-groomed lawns. You can also note the location here of a small market where you can buy turtles, fish and birds.
Chonburi Aquarium
The complex has been operating since 2003, covers an area of about 19 thousand square meters and demonstrates the diversity of the animal world. The oceanarium is divided into thematic zones where representatives of the river and marine fauna live.
The main attraction of the complex is a hundred-meter tunnel, which is located at the bottom of a huge reservoir. The transparent complex shows visitors the deep sea kingdom. Sharks, moray eels are found here, meeting with which in the natural environment is dangerous for humans. You can also observe the other inhabitants that inhabit the Gulf of Thailand: sea turtles, stingrays, trepangs, holothurians.
The complex includes a contact aquarium where you can feed turtles, Japanese kapi. With scuba diving, you can go down under water and feed animals that are already used to people and calmly swim towards them.
Sea turtles
This is the name of the center for the protection of sea turtles, which is supervised by the royal naval forces. Tickets for visiting the complex must be pre-booked. It is best to go there in the evening when the territory of the center of Chonburi in Thailand begins to shine with colorful lights and colors. Here you can enjoy beautiful sunsets while watching them from the beach of Koh Samae San.
The center was created for scientific purposes and deals with the issue of the extinction of sea turtles, as well as other marine life from the natural environment. Here rare breeds of marine animals are bred, training lectures are conducted.
Chonburi beaches
Thailand is famous for its beautiful beaches, but they are more famous and popular in Pattaya, where tourists from different countries gather. Chonburi has a more relaxed and measured vacation, but there are also beaches here that deserve attention.
Tawaen
Judging by the reviews of tourists, the largest and most popular Chonburi beach in Thailand has a high level of service. It is noteworthy that sunbeds are free. You can rent umbrellas, towels. The beach is covered with fine sand of golden color, there are no stones, corals are not found. There are many small shops where you can buy swimwear, beach shoes, goggles.
On the beach there are showers, toilets. There are many restaurants serving dishes of not only Oriental, but also European cuisine. Vacationers can try riding a scooter and jet skis, diving.
Daeng
A small beach about 200 meters long. There is no developed infrastructure here; there is only one cafe on the territory. Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented. The beach is sandy, the place is calm - all this is suitable for that. To calmly enjoy the picturesque nature and silence.
Thong land
Large and well-equipped beach. Sun loungers and umbrellas are rented. There are showers, grocery stores, cafes. Scooters, motorbikes, various sports equipment are leased. The downsides that prevent it from being very popular are the rocky bottom on the coastline and the steep road leading to the beach.
Bang saen beach
Ten kilometers from Chonburi in Thailand, this relaxed beach is located. It is remote from the most famous entertainment places, so there are not very many tourists here. Basically, local Thais and families rest here.
There are several hotels near the beach where you can reserve a room. There are restaurants on the beach where you can taste seafood dishes and snacks, fresh fruits. All beach items can be rented, there are showers.
Everyone who wants to not only relax, but also to see the sights, can visit the marine aquarium, the local museum or a small temple chapel.
Reviews of tourists say that a vacation in Chonburi is suitable for those who like a quiet pastime. Here couples feel comfortable who prefer to soak up the sun and visit historic temples and monasteries.